hải ngoại

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The Vietnamese word "hải ngoại" is a noun that means "overseas" or "foreign country." It is often used to refer to places outside of Vietnam, especially when talking about Vietnamese communities living abroad.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hải ngoại" is typically used when discussing topics related to Vietnamese people or culture that exist outside of Vietnam.
• You can use it in sentences when talking about Vietnamese expatriates, businesses, or cultural events happening in other countries.

Example:

• "Nhiều người Việt Nam sống hải ngoại có tổ chức các sự kiện văn hóa." (Many Vietnamese people living overseas organize cultural events.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more complex sentence, you might say:
  • "Chính phủ đã có nhiều biện pháp hỗ trợ người Việt hải ngoại trong việc giữ gìn văn hóa dân tộc." (The government has implemented many measures to support Vietnamese abroad in preserving their national culture.)

Word Variants:

• "Người hải ngoại": This means "overseas Vietnamese" or "Vietnamese people living abroad."
• "Cộng đồng hải ngoại": This translates to "overseas community," referring to the group of Vietnamese people living in foreign countries.

Different Meanings:

• While "hải ngoại" primarily refers to foreign countries, it can also imply a sense of belonging to a community that is outside of one's homeland.

Synonyms:

• "Nước ngoài": This means "foreign country" and can be used similarly.
• "Ngoại quốc": This also means "foreign country" but is less commonly used in everyday conversation.

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noun

1. oversea; foreign country